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Alderley Edge vs Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel is about 93% cheaper on average. Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Alderley Edge

£725,204

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£374,915

Crime Rate

Alderley Edge

60.3

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alderley Edge

N/A

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Alderley Edge

367.5

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

338.6

EPC Rating

Alderley Edge

70.9

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

69.6

Median Income

Alderley Edge

£32,000

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel

£29,659

Buyers will find Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £374,915 versus £725,204 in Alderley Edge. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel it is a terraced at £166,100.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 199% pricier in Alderley Edge (£496,083 vs £166,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel prices grew faster — 55% vs 24%.

With 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alderley Edge is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3 schools.

Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlderley EdgeHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Total Schools13
Primary13
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Alderley Edge enjoy 367.5 Mbps on average, while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 93.8% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 60.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (368 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Alderley Edge is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,258 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 while Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel has 3,637. Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,658.5 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 55.9% in Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel.

IndicatorAlderley EdgeHarriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel
Population4,4963,637
Median Age46.145.2
Median Household Income£32,000£29,658.5
Employment Rate58.4%55.9%
Owner Occupied71.9%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alderley Edge and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Alderley Edge and Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alderley Edge or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel is cheaper, with an average house price of £374,915.
Is Alderley Edge or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel safer?
Alderley Edge has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alderley Edge or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Alderley Edge or Harriseahead, Mow Cop And Newchapel?
Alderley Edge has faster average broadband at 367.5 Mbps.

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